David McPherson
@davidmcphersonca.bsky.social
Author. 101 FASCINATING CANADIAN MUSIC FACTS; MASSEY HALL; THE LEGENDARY HORSESHOE TAVERN: A COMPLETE HISTORY. Journalist. Cyclist. Voracious reader. Sober. Music is the Elixir of Life.
The fun and fascinating origin story behind the two songs in one Guess Who classic “No Sugar Tonight/ New Mother Nature”
August 9, 2025 at 1:27 AM
The fun and fascinating origin story behind the two songs in one Guess Who classic “No Sugar Tonight/ New Mother Nature”
@guygavrielkay.bsky.social Started to get lost in your latest yesterday. 👍👍
July 11, 2025 at 12:45 PM
@guygavrielkay.bsky.social Started to get lost in your latest yesterday. 👍👍
Back in 1970, 🇨🇦 singer Anne Murray took Gene MacLellan’s song “Snowbird” all the way to No. 1 on the U.S. charts. The cross-over hit was later covered by more than 100 other artists. Learn more about this song that lingers on in my latest Substack & subscribe here: open.substack.com/pub/davidmcp...
March 27, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Back in 1970, 🇨🇦 singer Anne Murray took Gene MacLellan’s song “Snowbird” all the way to No. 1 on the U.S. charts. The cross-over hit was later covered by more than 100 other artists. Learn more about this song that lingers on in my latest Substack & subscribe here: open.substack.com/pub/davidmcp...
As winter’s embrace feels never-ending in parts of North America, start dreaming of spring—and tee off your golf season—with my new book, out in 🇨🇦 today. #bookbirthday #golf #newbook #booksky
February 18, 2025 at 1:55 PM
As winter’s embrace feels never-ending in parts of North America, start dreaming of spring—and tee off your golf season—with my new book, out in 🇨🇦 today. #bookbirthday #golf #newbook #booksky
RIP to one of my favorite authors: Tom Robbins. I discovered his weird, wonderful & unpredictable novels — like “Skinny Legs and All,” “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues” and “Another Roadside Attraction” — thanks to Canadian poet Susan Musgrave.
February 10, 2025 at 12:20 AM
RIP to one of my favorite authors: Tom Robbins. I discovered his weird, wonderful & unpredictable novels — like “Skinny Legs and All,” “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues” and “Another Roadside Attraction” — thanks to Canadian poet Susan Musgrave.
Just finished this classic; it sat on my bookshelf for decades. The first time I picked it up, I struggled. This time I got lost in the stream of consciousness prose of Lowry’s main character: Geoffrey Firmin, an alcoholic, lost, lonely, living in Mexico against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War
February 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Just finished this classic; it sat on my bookshelf for decades. The first time I picked it up, I struggled. This time I got lost in the stream of consciousness prose of Lowry’s main character: Geoffrey Firmin, an alcoholic, lost, lonely, living in Mexico against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War
On this day in 1982: The J Geils Band started a six week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Centrefold,’ the bands only US No.1.
‘Freeze-Frame’ was the first LP I ever bought. Anytime I hear “Centrefold” I’m brought back to that moment I first heard this earworm.
What was your first LP?
‘Freeze-Frame’ was the first LP I ever bought. Anytime I hear “Centrefold” I’m brought back to that moment I first heard this earworm.
What was your first LP?
February 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
On this day in 1982: The J Geils Band started a six week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Centrefold,’ the bands only US No.1.
‘Freeze-Frame’ was the first LP I ever bought. Anytime I hear “Centrefold” I’m brought back to that moment I first heard this earworm.
What was your first LP?
‘Freeze-Frame’ was the first LP I ever bought. Anytime I hear “Centrefold” I’m brought back to that moment I first heard this earworm.
What was your first LP?
Fore! The countdown is on. Two weeks today my new book — 101 Fascinating Golf Facts — arrives. #golf #books #gratitude
February 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Fore! The countdown is on. Two weeks today my new book — 101 Fascinating Golf Facts — arrives. #golf #books #gratitude
Folk for Folk’s Sake. The kind of music that turns strangers into friends warmed Michiganders and visitors from far and near at the 48th annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival. My take.
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January 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Folk for Folk’s Sake. The kind of music that turns strangers into friends warmed Michiganders and visitors from far and near at the 48th annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival. My take.
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Filled with gratitude as my next book arrives in less than one month. Learn fascinating facts about the grand-old game like this one: In Scotland, where golf was invented in the Middle Ages, the sport was later banned — not just once, but three times. www.dundurn.com/books_/t2211...
January 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Filled with gratitude as my next book arrives in less than one month. Learn fascinating facts about the grand-old game like this one: In Scotland, where golf was invented in the Middle Ages, the sport was later banned — not just once, but three times. www.dundurn.com/books_/t2211...
On this day in 1971, Neil Young played two shows at Massey Hall in Toronto. IMHO the resulting 2007 album, which showcases a 25-year-old solo acoustic Neil talkative & testing songs like “Old Man” that appeared on Harvest—is the best live album of all-time.
What are your favorite live records?
What are your favorite live records?
January 19, 2025 at 4:39 PM
On this day in 1971, Neil Young played two shows at Massey Hall in Toronto. IMHO the resulting 2007 album, which showcases a 25-year-old solo acoustic Neil talkative & testing songs like “Old Man” that appeared on Harvest—is the best live album of all-time.
What are your favorite live records?
What are your favorite live records?
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Day 20
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Day 20
December 7, 2024 at 4:36 PM
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Day 20
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Day 20
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Day 19
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Day 19
December 6, 2024 at 2:49 PM
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Day 19
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Day 18
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Day 18
December 5, 2024 at 2:47 PM
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Day 18
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Day 17
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Day 17
December 4, 2024 at 12:22 PM
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Day 17
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Day 17
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Day 16
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Day 16
December 3, 2024 at 11:59 AM
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Day 16
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Day 16
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Day 15
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Day 15
December 2, 2024 at 1:08 PM
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Day 15
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Day 14
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Day 14
December 1, 2024 at 4:47 PM
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Day 14
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Day 14
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November 30, 2024 at 9:09 PM
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Friday afternoon coming down. Tools of the trade. #writerslife #cortado
November 29, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Friday afternoon coming down. Tools of the trade. #writerslife #cortado
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Day 12
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Day 12
November 29, 2024 at 1:05 PM
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Day 12
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Day 12
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Day 11
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Day 11
November 28, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Day 11
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Day 10
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Day 10
November 27, 2024 at 1:34 PM
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Day 10
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Day 9
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Day 9
November 27, 2024 at 3:53 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Day 9
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